Laurie Mendoza
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at University Health Network, showcasing strong clinical judgment and superior interprofessional skills. Excels in managing ventilator support and applying advanced ICU therapies. Demonstrates thoughtful patient care with a passion for end of life care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time
University Health Network
04.2002 - Current
- ICU responsibilities include managing numerous types of acute care ventilators and providing advanced ICU therapies such as nitric oxide administration using the INOmax system, the use of the Level 1 Rapid infuser, delivery of isoflourane via the Anaconda system, assisting with bedside percutaneous tracheostomies, participating in research studies, and internal and external patient transports.
- Other clinical responsibilities include managing patients requiring high levels of oxygen, assessing and weaning patients with tracheostomies, providing emergency patient assessments as part of a rapid response team, participation at code blues, arterial line insertion, intubation, non-invasive ventilation, bedside spirometry, lung volume augmentation, cough assist, home oxygen assessments, and performing outpatient procedures such as sputum inductions and assisting with bronchoscopies.
- Non-clinical responsibilities include mentoring new hires and students, inter-professional rounds, participating in annual education days, and maintaining respiratory equipment.
Respiratory Therapist - Casual
Halton Healthcare
03.2007 - 11.2010
- Responsibilities included managing ventilator support for critically ill adult patients, assisting with high risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation, supporting patients requiring high levels of oxygen and those with tracheostomies, patient assessments in the emergency room, intubation, participation in code blues, non-invasive ventilation, home oxygen assessments, and spirometry
Respiratory Therapist - Casual
Scarborough Centenary Hospital
02.2003 - 03.2007
- Responsibilities included managing ventilator support for critically ill adult patients, assisting with bronchoscopies and high risk deliveries, supporting neonates with nasal CPAP and ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, participation in code blues, assessment of patients in the emergency room, managing patients with high level oxygen needs and tracheostomies, and performing bedside 12 lead ECG's
Education
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Toronto, ON04-2002
Bachelor of Science -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06-1998
Skills
- Skilled patient advocate with a caring and professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment and physical assessment skills
- Strong interprofessional skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario - April 2002 - Present
- BLS - May 2019
- ACLS - November 2015
- NRP - May 2019
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist - Casual
Halton Healthcare
03.2007 - 11.2010
Respiratory Therapist - Casual
Scarborough Centenary Hospital
02.2003 - 03.2007
Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time
University Health Network
04.2002 - Current
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario - April 2002 - Present
- BLS - May 2019
- ACLS - November 2015
- NRP - May 2019
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science -
University of Western Ontario
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